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差
差 (readings: さ, さし; Japanese kanji) means “difference”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 差別 (discrimination).
What does 差 mean?
| Kanji | 差 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | difference |
| Readings | さ, さし |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 差
差 is read さ or さし depending on the word.
Example words with 差
| Example | 差別 (discrimination) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14